Bringing the Civil War “to life”

FARMINGTON — Generals, nurses, soldiers, photographers, doctors and even Harriet Tubman visited Henry Wilson Memorial School on Feb. 14, when the sixth graders put together a Civil War Wax Museum.

The students spent a month researching a Civil War historical figure and writing a research paper. Once their research was complete they were encouraged to create a costume and artifacts to go with their person.

During the Wax Museum event, students stood still as if they were true wax statues and when guests pushed their “button” they came to “life” and spoke facts about themselves. It was an amazing learning opportunity for these students.